Notetaking and Summarizing: Youth today, with the convenience of the computer, can easily cut and paste information when they are researching. However, plaigarism is still illegal and every educational institution and teacher has access to plaigarism checkers and can identify it easily. So, the skill of proper notetaking is still essential. Here is a link to some notetaking tips. Summarizing-notetaking+strategies.docx
Generally, in other words: 1. Use point form 2. Use only 1-5 words in each point 3. Read one paragraph at a time 4. At the end of each paragraph, stop and reflect about what the main idea of that paragraph was. Usually it is stated clearly in the topic sentence. Put the main idea in a short point form phrase 5. Go on to the next paragraph, and each one after, until you are done. You should only have 1 point per paragraph, unless there is something really really important. 6. Close your book, internet, or whatever your source is. 7. Using only your own notes, put them back into sentences without looking back at your source.
There are lots of notetaking shorthand symbols, sort of standardized, but you can make up your own, too, as long as you remember them. Here's just one link to a sheet of shorthand symbols: Shorthand symbols
Here is the first page of their "Need Help?" section called "Shelter Program". Below it, are the notes I would take from their information and below that is a new paragraph in my own words to cover their main points.
Shelter Program
When a young person comes through our doors, our first concern is for their immediate well-being. Do they have a place to sleep that night? Are they hungry? If it’s raining, snowing, or thirty below, do they have warm clothes? What about some clean socks and a shower?
These issues are addressed through our Overnight Shelter program. Youth can access the Shelter Program one night at a time. We make sure they’re safe, warm, and have a hot meal. In the morning, they have access to showers, clean clothes, and breakfast. When they leave, they have a bagged lunch and a bus ticket, if necessary, to help them get to school or other appointments. We also provide transportation for kids who want to spend the day at the Armoury Youth Centre.
Of course, these are just the basics of the program. Staff assess each youth’s circumstances and needs. They may make referrals to other programs, or contact Human Services if necessary. The important thing is to get them off the street for the night—and get them talking. There are resources for youth in Edmonton, and we help our kids find them.
It’s important to understand, though, that we don’t force anyone to do anything. The desire to make changes in their lives has to come from the kids themselves. We’re here for them, and we offer a safe, supportive place filled with people who want to help. All these young people need to do is ask. Facts and Stats:
Program offers 18 beds on a first-come, first-served basis
Designed for youth aged 15 to 18, inclusive
Intakes begin at 9 pm, 365 days a year
Wake-up time is 6:45 am, all youth leave for the day by 9 am
Intakes are for one night only, but youth can return as often as they need to
Youth can lock up their belongings for the night (personal items are not stored on long-term basis)
Over 500 youth access the shelter every year (some only for a night or two, others consistently)
My notes on the above information:
overnight
cleaned and fed
lunch and transportation
referrals to other programs
don't force change
supportive
15-18 years old
9 pm-9am
safe and secure
My paragraph for my ad based on the above notes:
Yess is a safe and secure overnight shelter for youth ages 15-18. It is open from 9pm to 9am. While there, you will be fed and able to shower and wash clothes. You also have someone to talk to who won't force you to change but will be supportive and refer you to other programs that might help. On your way out in the morning you will be given a bag lunch and transportation to where you want to go.
Your turn:
Assignment: Lit Power-"Can You Spare a Home?" (if you haven't already done it), including part B where you must research an organization that helps homeless people (in Flin Flon, Winnipeg, or anywhere). Take notes properly, as this is the focus of this lesson. Then create an advertisement or write a proper informational paragraph, by summarizing your notes. Be sure to include the organization's contact information. The way you are marked will depend on which format you chose to share the organization's information. But, you MUST include the notes that you took, when you hand in your final copy.
Oct. 16
Time to complete the Shelter advertisement/report.
Time to complete old work
By the end of today you should be done:
Can You Spare a Home
Shelter Advertisement/report and notes from researching it
Notetaking and Summarizing:
Youth today, with the convenience of the computer, can easily cut and paste information when they are researching. However, plaigarism is still illegal and every educational institution and teacher has access to plaigarism checkers and can identify it easily. So, the skill of proper notetaking is still essential.
Here is a link to some notetaking tips.
Summarizing-notetaking+strategies.docx
Generally, in other words:
1. Use point form
2. Use only 1-5 words in each point
3. Read one paragraph at a time
4. At the end of each paragraph, stop and reflect about what the main idea of that paragraph was. Usually it is stated clearly in the topic sentence. Put the main idea in a short point form phrase
5. Go on to the next paragraph, and each one after, until you are done. You should only have 1 point per paragraph, unless there is something really really important.
6. Close your book, internet, or whatever your source is.
7. Using only your own notes, put them back into sentences without looking back at your source.
There are lots of notetaking shorthand symbols, sort of standardized, but you can make up your own, too, as long as you remember them. Here's just one link to a sheet of shorthand symbols:
Shorthand symbols
An example of proper notetaking is below:
YESS Youth Shelter Organization
Here is the first page of their "Need Help?" section called "Shelter Program". Below it, are the notes I would take from their information and below that is a new paragraph in my own words to cover their main points.
Shelter Program
These issues are addressed through our Overnight Shelter program. Youth can access the Shelter Program one night at a time. We make sure they’re safe, warm, and have a hot meal. In the morning, they have access to showers, clean clothes, and breakfast. When they leave, they have a bagged lunch and a bus ticket, if necessary, to help them get to school or other appointments. We also provide transportation for kids who want to spend the day at the Armoury Youth Centre.
Of course, these are just the basics of the program. Staff assess each youth’s circumstances and needs. They may make referrals to other programs, or contact Human Services if necessary. The important thing is to get them off the street for the night—and get them talking. There are resources for youth in Edmonton, and we help our kids find them.
It’s important to understand, though, that we don’t force anyone to do anything. The desire to make changes in their lives has to come from the kids themselves. We’re here for them, and we offer a safe, supportive place filled with people who want to help. All these young people need to do is ask.
Facts and Stats:
My notes on the above information:
My paragraph for my ad based on the above notes:
Yess is a safe and secure overnight shelter for youth ages 15-18. It is open from 9pm to 9am. While there, you will be fed and able to shower and wash clothes. You also have someone to talk to who won't force you to change but will be supportive and refer you to other programs that might help. On your way out in the morning you will be given a bag lunch and transportation to where you want to go.
Your turn:
Assignment: Lit Power-"Can You Spare a Home?" (if you haven't already done it), including part B where you must research an organization that helps homeless people (in Flin Flon, Winnipeg, or anywhere). Take notes properly, as this is the focus of this lesson. Then create an advertisement or write a proper informational paragraph, by summarizing your notes. Be sure to include the organization's contact information. The way you are marked will depend on which format you chose to share the organization's information. But, you MUST include the notes that you took, when you hand in your final copy.
Oct. 16
Time to complete the Shelter advertisement/report.
Time to complete old work
By the end of today you should be done:
Oct. 17
Catch up day